CVE-2026-27560 in ICE2-8IOL1-G65L-V1D
Summary
by MITRE • 09/16/2026
A high-privileged remote attacker can exploit a command injection vulnerability in the /api/status/data endpoint by sending a crafted DELETE request with admin credentials allowing execution of commands with root privileges on the device.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/16/2026
The identified security flaw represents a critical severity issue within the application programming interface, specifically targeting the status data retrieval mechanism via an HTTP DELETE method. This vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization practices when processing parameters passed to the backend system for execution. The root cause is classified under CWE-78, which denotes Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command, commonly known as command injection. An attacker with high privileges can leverage this flaw by crafting a malicious DELETE request that contains injected shell commands within its payload or query parameters. Because the application fails to adequately sanitize these inputs before passing them to the operating system's command interpreter, it results in the arbitrary execution of system-level commands rather than intended API functionality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to the privilege level associated with the exploitation vector. The description indicates that successful exploitation allows for code execution with root privileges on the affected device. This implies a complete compromise of the underlying operating system, granting the attacker full control over the hardware and software resources. With root access, an adversary can modify system configurations, install persistent backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data stored locally, pivot to other network segments, or disrupt service availability by terminating critical processes. The use of the DELETE method for this endpoint is particularly concerning as it may bypass certain web application firewalls that do not strictly monitor non-standard HTTP methods or assume GET and POST are the only vectors for injection attacks.
From a threat intelligence perspective, this vulnerability aligns with MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Command and Scripting Interpreter abuse, specifically T1059. The ability to execute commands remotely via an API endpoint facilitates lateral movement and privilege escalation scenarios within enterprise environments. Attackers often utilize such vulnerabilities during the initial access or execution phases of a cyber kill chain to establish a foothold on critical infrastructure devices. The presence of admin credentials as a prerequisite for exploitation suggests that while authentication is required, the subsequent authorization check fails to validate whether the specific action requested should trigger system-level commands with elevated privileges.
Mitigation strategies must focus on both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements. Immediate actions include patching the affected software version if available or implementing input validation rules at the web server or API gateway level to block known command injection patterns such as semicolons, pipes, backticks, and dollar signs within DELETE request parameters. Developers should refactor the codebase to avoid direct OS command execution where possible, opting instead for safe APIs that do not invoke shell interpreters. If system commands are necessary, they must be executed using whitelisted arguments with strict type checking and parameterization techniques similar to those used in SQL injection prevention. Additionally, enforcing principle of least privilege by ensuring the application process runs under a restricted user account rather than root can significantly limit the blast radius of any successful exploitation attempt. Regular security audits and static code analysis tools should be employed to detect such flaws early in the development lifecycle.